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A few years ago, based on a recommendation, I made reservations for omakase at The California Grille atop the Contemporary in Disney World. Price was not mentioned nor were any clues to what would be served. We showed up at the check-in desk in the Contemporary downstairs and were escorted to a secret unmarked elevator to the restaurant. It was not until the meal was finished that we knew what it cost.
I've seen some places that don't price their higher-end meat entrees because they vary based on the market which I understand and don't have a problem with, but to not price anything on the menu would be annoying.
It was $150 each plus beverages. I've had much better sushi for less but the experience was excellent. When the nightly Disney fireworks started diners got up from their tables and went out on the roof deck to watch and then afterwards came back and finished the meal.
Daily specials in my neighborhood are displayed at the entrance. But prices have gone up, and not all restaurants have updated their menus. The section of their menus under "Seafood - seasonal prices" is where the surprises loom.
Also MacDonald, Tim Horton, Starbucks and many others are adding 0.25 cents for their paper cups now.
In some cities like Montreal, ALL restaurants post their menu WITH prices outside of the restaurant which I really like.
Some say that you can look at the cuisine or the outside of the restaurant and have an idea of the pricing. Au contraire. I remember one restaurant that had a sign outside advertising an $8.95 lunch special. Their cheapest dinner entree was $40.
This. It also allows for multiple locations where the prices may be different. (i.e. an Olive Garden in Poughkeepsie will likely have lower prices than an Olive Garden in New York City)
Not this. Nobody creates a website with static data anymore. It should be pulling from the same database used to generate the menus, and when the prices change for the menu they change for the website too, and it would pull from the location you request.
A few years ago, based on a recommendation, I made reservations for omakase at The California Grille atop the Contemporary in Disney World. Price was not mentioned nor were any clues to what would be served. We showed up at the check-in desk in the Contemporary downstairs and were escorted to a secret unmarked elevator to the restaurant. It was not until the meal was finished that we knew what it cost.
I wonder if they would let you put money in an envelope, seal it, and require them to not open it til the next day to find out what you paid?
Usually Google or Yelp will give some idea, a hot dog stand will have "$", a high end place will have "$$$" and casual establishments (most places) will have "$$" in the synopsis of the place.
But I can certainly see why they wouldn't have all of their prices online. Too much hassle to keep up.
It should be absolutely zero hassle to keep it. They hve to update the database anyway to generate their in-store menus and for the order entry system. The website should pull from the same source.
In some cities like Montreal, ALL restaurants post their menu WITH prices outside of the restaurant which I really like.
Some say that you can look at the cuisine or the outside of the restaurant and have an idea of the pricing. Au contraire. I remember one restaurant that had a sign outside advertising an $8.95 lunch special. Their cheapest dinner entree was $40.
I appreciate this practice. Hey, I'm willing to spend $$$ on a wonderful meal, but it IS nice to know what you're getting into
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